Lady Gaga, Ariana Grande, Rosé Dominate 2025 MTV VMAs in New York

The 2025 MTV Video Music Awards, hosted by LL Cool J at New York’s UBS Arena, showcased a star-studded lineup of performances including Doja Cat, Lady Gaga, Sabrina Carpenter, and Ricky Martin, who received the first-ever Latin Icon Award. Lady Gaga led the night with 12 nominations and secured four wins, while Ariana Grande took home the prestigious Video of the Year award for her short film “brighter days ahead.” Female artists dominated the main categories, with Sabrina Carpenter earning three awards and Mariah Carey receiving the Video Vanguard Award. Notable winners also included Bruno Mars, Rosé—the first K-pop artist to win Song of the Year—and breakout artist Alex Warren, who won Best New Artist. The event featured memorable tributes to Ozzy Osbourne by Aerosmith and other artists, as well as recognitions like Busta Rhymes’ Rock The Bells Visionary Award. The VMAs blended electric performances, historic wins, and heartfelt moments, marking a vibrant celebration of music and culture in 2025.